Over 200 Meiteis who fled ethnic violence in Manipur and sought refuge in Myanmar have returned safely after 3 months, praised by Chief Minister N Biren Singh for the Army’s function in their repatriation.
More than 200 Meiteis who crossed over to neighbouring Myanmar to escape the ethnic violence in Manipur have safely returned to the state after greater than three months, Chief Minister N Biren Singh mentioned on Friday and lauded the function of the Army in bringing them again.
More than 160 folks have been killed and several other lots of injured in clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur since May 3.
“Relief and gratitude as 212 fellow Indian residents (all Meiteis) who sought security throughout the Myanmar border put up the May third unrest in Moreh city of Manipur are actually safely again on Indian soil,? the chief minister wrote on X, previously referred to as Twitter.
The chief minister hailed the efforts of the Army in facilitating their protected return to their hometown.
“A big shout-out to the Indian Army for their dedication in bringing them home. Sincere gratitude to GOC (General Officer Commanding) Eastern Command, Lt Gen R P Kalita, GOC 3 Corps, Lt Gen HS Sahi and CO (Commanding Officer) of 5 AR, Col Rahul Jain for their unwavering service,” he mentioned.
